Shakhtar manager: Mkhitaryan will be making a big mistake by joining Liverpool

Will Mkhitaryan complete a move to Liverpool?

Shakhtar Donetsk boss Mircea Lucescu believes that it will be a big mistake on Mkhitaryan’s part to leave his current club for Liverpool. He was of the view that teams like Liverpool are not on the same level as Shakhtar as they won’t even participate in the Europa League next season.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly the top target for Liverpool this transfer window as the club are ready to offer £25m to avail the services of the midfielder. Mkhitaryan too is said to prefer a move to Liverpool over other interested clubs but issues with multiple owners of the player caused a delay.

“It is his decision, his desire, but there is still time for him to change his mind, because I think he is making a big mistake,” said Lucescu.

“I can understand the urge to leave if he has a chance to go to a club that surpasses Shakhtar, like Barcelona or Real Madrid, but not many clubs are beyond our level – not clubs like Liverpool or Tottenham.

“We are a strong club with 50,000 passionate supporters every week, and every year we are fighting for the league, the cups and the Champions League.

“The whole team is helping him become the player he is too, because everyone gives him the chance to show up in the penalty area and score the goals that make him wanted.

“This place is good for him, and he is making a mistake if he thinks there are many teams above this level.”

According to Sports Express, Liverpool will make an official statement about the transaction in the next few days. The amount of the transfer will be approximately 30 million euros.

Source: The Sun